growing land

[jansman]

As many here say, use your space well. I am fortunate-no, I rent, an acre of ground. I now have two polytunnels, a flock of 30 Rangers, my 6 lovely goats and my rabbits. But you are always best to start small( like I did) and learn.

[woodpecker]

I had the chance to add to my patch by renting a neighbours patch, but I wasn't going to be taken for a mug as she hasn't touched it ever, it is covered in brambles and other under-jungle growth, said I could have it for three months rent free to clear it, and then she wanted £10 a month for a strip 7ft wide and 50 foot long, and she wouldn't give me a life tenancy either, so I clear it, rent it and then when up and running she pulls the rug from under must think I was born yesterday

[23pioneer]

i have 2.5 acres but is not yet cultivated, its all rough ground at the moment, i am trying to come up with a plan that puts it to its best use, but with working full time, 4 kids and building an extension and trying to put a new roof on the cow shed i am short on free time, however when the longer nights come i will hopefuly get started on the land.

[happyhacker]

In Elizabethan times 4 acres was considered sufficient for a Family. You would need to keep animals as well for milk and meat. Chickens essential. Capa has almost the ideal situation as a plot in the middle of woods is as private as it gets.

[edward.21]

two greenhouses, 1/4 acre lawn/grazing for goats, 200sqf raised beds and about another 1/4 acre allotment.

[MastiffJim]

400 acres of pasture and fields if i require it! ok im a farmer

did someone say mass prepper commune?

[Slazanger]

where do you guys/gals look for either renting or buying land to grow food on ?

[pedro56]

good point woody

[metatron]

I've got an allotment, plus help on the one next to it (50/50 split of produce, on the other guys), my back gardon and two other peoples near me who are too old/ don't feel able to handle it themselves, which is again a 50/50 split.

[slugbert]

me and my old man have an allotment quite reasonable sized. big shed with toilet and sink. no running water yet for them yet that's another little project for me to do and a greenhouse. Its lovely in the summer.